Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-06

the House, was spoken to on the subject this
had not communicated in any way with him in re-
gard 70 the matter. He had intended to make the
cnange last session, he said. but had deferred
action for various reasons. No member OF the
Indiana delegation had been consulted upon the
appointment or knew OF his intention to make q
been requested to furnish some information con-
corning MI. R0bertson's record. Mr.. Clark denied
In the strongest terms that there had been any
oeegatlon relative TO his candidacy for the ofice
OF clerk In all OF these statements he was cor
Indiana democratic Representatives..
To.day's Nominations.
WHAT Is SAID OF THEM AT THE CAPITOL
For once, at least, the Presidents selections for
important appointments were ascertained In ad-
vance. To-day, as stated elsewhere the nomina-
tons OF l. Q. C. Lamar, for Associate Justice Of
the Supreme Court; VIM. F. Villas for Secretary OF
the Interior Department. to succeed Mr. Lamar,
were sent to the Senate. 1t was SO well under.
that they occasioned no surprise. but there seems
some Of the Southern congressman. The South
loses one OF It's places In the Cabinet
as anything the apDyntw way Of
Mr.. Lamar to the supreme Bench is TO
succeed Justice Woods who was chosen to repre-
Mr.. Lamar Will preside comprises most OF the
southern States. and hence the southern people
feel that they are entitled to that appointment
There mas been some speculation as to the con-
lrmation OF Mr.. Lamar by the senate, mainly be-
cause OF his age, but the prevailing impression OF
his party friends In the Senate is that he will be
confirmed without delay. He was long member
OF the Senate, and has strong personal friends
among the members Of both parties.
The Wool Interests.
JOINT CONFERENCES OF GROWERS OF, AND DEALERS IN,
THAT STAPLE.
The joint conference of the wool-growers and
wool-dealers was continued this morning at the
Ebbit the time Of the session being occupied with
an interchange of views as to the changes thought
necessary to be made In the present tariff rates.
Committees representing each interest were ap-
pointed to draft resolutions expressing the ideas
mitted at meeting to be held this evening.
These committees are as follows:
From the wool-growers-Columbus Delano and
j. L. Converse, OF Ohio; James Mcdowell, OF Penn
sylvanla; g. H. Wallace, of Missouri; A. z. shep-
herd, OF Texas; Davis Cossett, of New York, and
Henry Thompson and J. Hail. Of Gs
cago; EDWARD Meier and Edward Green, OF Phila-
delphia, and Mr.. Leslie, OF St. Louis. 1t is ex-
ference IL will be submitted to the committee rep
resenting the wool manufacturers, which will
meet In this city probably next week.
The District I'm Congress.
STEAM AND STREET RAILROADS.
The subcommittee Of the Senate District COM
mittee will, IL is understood, go right ahead with
its work in regard to steam and street railroads,
and will prosecute 1t until reports on both branches
OF the subject are submitted to the full committee.
1t has been said that with the meeting of the Sem
ate, the subcommittee, Used for recess work.: be-
came Junctus otficto, but this view is not held BY
the members or the subcommittee.
Capitol Topics.
EFFECT OF THE MESSAGE IN THE HOUSE.
While the Presidents message was not OF an en-
tirely unexpected character yet the protectionsts
could not help being startled at its bold sentences
The greatest attention was accorded the reading,
particularly by the republicans Satisfaction was
shown on the face OF every tariff reformer in the
House, and some OF the enthusiasts were almost
historical In their suppressed feelings Mr. Spring
ers face was wreathed In smiles, and Mr.. Mills
sat with hand at each ear with look OF pleasure
on his face. Mr.. Randall sat quietly In his seat
giving marked attention until the reading was
OF the message and began reading for himself. The
message seemed to cause more OF a sensation
s1e 1nan NTH the nes
ment and decidedly fOrcible.
WHAT THEY SAY OF TIE MESS AGE IN THE SENATE.
The reading of the Presidents message in the
Senate was listened to with attention, but very
many Of the Senators, after adjournment upon
being asked for their opinion OF the document,
said they preferred to examine 1t more closely
before declaring themselves. The judgment OF the
Senate may be summarized generally by stating
that the democrats pronounce 1t an able State
paper, while the republicans say it is free-trade
message intended to influence the House In behalf
OF Irec-traOe leglSlatlOns
THE HOUSE RULES
It Is probable that the old rules OF the House
will be amended in several particulars before they
are adopted for this Congress. 1t will be con-
siderable time yet before the committees are ap-
pointed, and meanwhile there can be no legislation.
The Speaker will not wait until he Is ready TO an
nounce the other committees, but will arrange to
have the committee on elections appointed within
a short time, so as to have his1contest settled.
GENERALIZATION.
The Senate subcommittee on undervaluations of
imports promise to report bill before the holiday
recess but nothing can be learned Of its prOvi-
siOns in advance. 1t is said to embOdy quite a
revolution In the customs machinery. and there
are intimatiOns that 1t will excite the formida-
BILE opposition OF the lawyer class for the reason
that It discOurages-in fact does away with-a
proli1c and profitable source OF litigation.
THE SENATE COMMITTEES.
The caucus committees of both parties In the
Senate held meeting to-day and began their work
standing committees OF the senate. 1t is possible
though hardly probable, that the majority side
will be completed Tomorrow.
IN CHARGE OF THE PRESS GALLERY IN THE SENATE.
Mr.. clifford Warden, a well-Known and popular
newspaper man, has been given charge or the press
gallery OF the senate, much to the qualification OF
correspondents and reporters.
NO CHANGES
were made In the force under the new Doorkeeper
Of the House to-day. Mr.. Hurt said to STAR re
porter that in time he would make changes, but
he intended to move with deliberatiOn and Caution
SO as to cause no sort of confusion In the woik.
NOTES.
A telegram from Hudson, Wis, says: Congress
man Haugan is III, threatened with typhoid FEVER,
and does not expect 10 reach the capital until after
the holidays
Mr. George 8. Taft, formerly clerk OF the Senate
Committee on Elections, will not return to WASH
ington, having opened q law ONCE In Worcester,
Mass ne will be succeeded BY Mr.. John 6. her-
The speakers address yesterday was discussed
Quitely freely by members Of the House to-day.
His reference to the revenue question met with
approval by large majority OF the members
TALK ABOUT THE MESSAGE.
what Some 81 the Representatives Say.
Expressions of delight came from democrats on
all sides after the reading of the message. STAR
reporter talked with some OF the leading men on
both sides of the House:
Mr. Mills said: ''Good, elegant, It could not be
better!' and his face showd his satisfaction.
Mr. Springer said: "That Is o good one. He
hits the nail on the head every time. Wehave our
platform"
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